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Oil jumps after President Trump rejects Iran's West Asia proposal
NewsBytes | May 11, 2026 8:39 AM CST

Iran refused to stop uranium enrichment

Iran wanted relief from sanctions, a temporary oil export waiver, and to keep nuclear talks separate from the conflict, but refused to stop uranium enrichment.
Trump called these terms "Totally Unacceptable," raising tensions even more.
With the Strait of Hormuz still tense (think drone strikes and a cargo vessel briefly set ablaze by a drone strike), even small disruptions here can shake global oil prices.


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